Prepare for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) with genuine information brochures, official subject-wise syllabi, and compiled memory-based question papers. Master the computer-based exam format with full CBT mock tests featuring authentic 150 MCQs across Mathematics (Paper I), Physics (Paper II), and Chemistry (Paper II) with zero negative marking.
Genuine publications issued directly by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra: complete PCM/PCB syllabi and the official 2026 Information Brochure. Click Download PDF to save any file.
| # | Document Title | Source | Year | Action |
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| 01 | MHT-CET 2026 Information Brochure (Verified) | Verified | 2026 | Download PDF |
| 02 | MHT-CET 2026 Syllabus — PCM & PCB (Verified) | Verified | 2026 | Download PDF |
| 03 | MHT-CET 2024-25 Syllabus — Technical Education (Verified) | Verified | 2024 | Download PDF |
| 04 | MHT-CET Syllabus — Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (Verified) | Verified | — | Download PDF |
Memory-based question papers reconstructed from actual exam shifts by experienced coaching faculties. These papers provide authentic practice matching the difficulty and question patterns of the real Maharashtra CET.
| # | Paper Title | Format | Year | Action |
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| 01 | MHT-CET 2025 Question Paper (Solved) — Compiled | Compiled | 2025 | Download PDF |
| 02 | MHT-CET 2024 Question Paper (Solved) — Compiled | Compiled | 2024 | Download PDF |
| 03 | MHT-CET 2023 Question Paper (Solved) — Compiled | Compiled | 2023 | Download PDF |
| 04 | MHT-CET 2023 Question Paper — 9 May Morning Shift (Compiled) | Compiled | 2023 | Download PDF |
| 05 | MHT-CET 2022 Question Paper I — Compiled | Compiled | 2022 | Download PDF |
| 06 | MHT-CET 2022 Question Paper II — Compiled | Compiled | 2022 | Download PDF |
| 07 | MHT-CET 2021 Question Paper I — Compiled | Compiled | 2021 | Download PDF |
| 08 | MHT-CET 2021 Question Paper II — Compiled | Compiled | 2021 | Download PDF |
| 09 | MHT-CET 2020 Question Paper — Compiled | Compiled | 2020 | Download PDF |
| 10 | MHT-CET 2019 Question Paper — Compiled | Compiled | 2019 | Download PDF |
| 11 | MHT-CET 2018 Question Paper — Compiled | Compiled | 2018 | Download PDF |
| 12 | MHT-CET 2017 Question Paper — Compiled | Compiled | 2017 | Download PDF |
| 13 | MHT-CET 2016 Question Paper — Compiled | Compiled | 2016 | Download PDF |
The engineering (PCM) entrance examination is conducted across two dedicated 90-minute time blocks with a total of 150 questions carrying 200 marks:
| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks Breakdown | Time Slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I — Mathematics | 50 Questions | +2 Marks per correct MCQ (Total 100 Marks) | Shift Block 2: 90 Minutes (Exclusively for Maths) |
| Paper II — Physics | 50 Questions | +1 Mark per correct MCQ (Total 50 Marks) | Shift Block 1: 90 Minutes (Physics & Chemistry combined) |
| Paper II — Chemistry | 50 Questions | +1 Mark per correct MCQ (Total 50 Marks) | |
| Total PCM Examination | 150 Questions | 200 Marks Total | 180 Minutes (3.0 Hours) |
Essential guidelines regarding educational requirements, Maharashtra state quota, and premier colleges:
| Examination Name | MHT-CET — Maharashtra Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) across test centers in Maharashtra & capital cities |
| Subjects (PCM Group) | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (Engineering & Technology stream) |
| Total Questions (PCM) | 150 Questions (Mathematics 50, Physics 50, Chemistry 50) |
| Total Marks (PCM) | 200 Marks (Mathematics 50×2 = 100M, Physics 50×1 = 50M, Chemistry 50×1 = 50M) |
| Duration | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) — Shift 1: 90 mins (Physics & Chemistry), Shift 2: 90 mins (Mathematics) |
| Negative Marking | NO Negative Marking (0 marks deducted for incorrect answers) |
| Syllabus Weightage | 80% weightage from Class 12 Maharashtra State Board syllabus, 20% from Class 11 |
| Eligibility | 10+2 passed with Physics & Mathematics compulsory, min 45% aggregate (40% for Reserved/PwD from Maharashtra) |
| Top Colleges | COEP Technological University Pune, VJTI Mumbai, SPIT Mumbai, PICT Pune, Walchand Sangli |
Actionable study strategies to score a 99+ percentile in MHT-CET 2026:
With 2 marks per question, Mathematics accounts for 50% of the entire exam. Focus on Calculus, Vectors & 3D, Matrices, and Trigonometry.
80% of questions are mapped directly to Class 12 State Board textbooks. Thoroughly solve textbook summaries, solved examples, and miscellaneous exercises.
Remember that you cannot switch back to Physics & Chemistry after the initial 90 minutes. Practice disciplined pacing so no questions are left unread.
Practice simulated CBT mock tests on Target Exams to get accustomed to screen reading, palette status indicators, and timer countdowns.
Everything candidates need to know about MHT-CET papers, marking scheme, and preparation:
Practice 67+ chapter question sets in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry plus full 150-question CBT mock papers.